The reliability and quality analysis of health information about <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> on WeChat official accounts
Generally, the reliability and quality of <i>H. pylori</i> information found on WOAs was unsatisfactory. Users face a significant risk of exposure to misinformation. Content originating from non-profit organizations or large tertiary hospitals demonstrated strong correlations with higher reliability and quality scores. To address these challenges and enhance the credibility of online health information, concerted efforts are required.
Authors
- Qin Zhong
- Xiaomin Zhang
- Chunxi Shu
- Yin Zhu
Institutions
- Nanchang University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Medical College (CN)
- Jiangxi Chest Hospital (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20543
- Primary Topic
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00